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Ex. DUT-MA-012St. 1950, c. 639 (the Civil Defense Act), ss. 1, 5, 7, 8, 8AAn Act to Provide for the Safety of the Commonwealth During the Existence of an Emergency Resulting from Disaster or from Hostile ActionGeneral Court; approved by the Governor July 20, 1950 (emergency law)MassachusettsStateJuly 20, 19502020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MA-002COVID-19 Order No. 1Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, s. 20Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Gathering capCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MA-051Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19General Court (Legislature); approved by the GovernorMassachusettsStateApr. 3, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Alcohol and barsCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-039Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2020An Act providing for virtual notarization to address challenges related to COVID-19Massachusetts General Court; approved by Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusetts (General Court)StateApr. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-12-049Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2020An Act Providing for Virtual Notarization to Address Challenges Related to COVID-19General Court of MassachusettsMassachusettsStateApr. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-14-053Chapter 71 of the Acts of 2020An Act providing for virtual notarization to address challenges related to COVID-19Massachusetts General Court (S.2645)MassachusettsStateApr. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-057MBTA face-covering requirement effective May 6, 2020 (Executive Order for face coverings takes effect)Executive Order for Face Coverings Takes Effect Wednesday, May 6Massachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (implementing the Governor's Order No. 31)StateMay 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-007603 CMR 27.00, Student Learning Time, including 27.08 (Health and Safety Standards during a State of Emergency or Other Exigent Circumstances), as amended through February 23, 2021 (Wayback capture of February 26, 2021)603 CMR 27.08: Commissioner to issue health and safety requirements; every district to submit a plan prioritizing in-person instruction with…Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (regulation); Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley (requirements issued under 27.08)Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education; State levelStateFeb. 23, 20212020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-066Memorandum on the adoption of 603 CMR 27.08 (Board meeting of September 29, 2020, item 4, with tracked text and public comment)Permanent adoption of 603 CMR 27.08 (Health and Safety Standards during a State of Emergency) after its emergency adoption for the 2020-21…Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley (memorandum to the Board); Board vote of September 29, 2020Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; State levelStateSept. 29, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Schools and child careWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MA-064Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Control of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care FacilitiesLong-term care control order (admissions freeze authority)Commissioner of Public Health Monica BharelMassachusettsStateNov. 5, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-047Memorandum on proposed amendments to 603 CMR 27.08 (Board meeting of March 5, 2021, item 1b, with strikethrough text)Board's March 5, 2021 emergency amendment authorizing the Commissioner to determine when hybrid and remote learning models no longer count…Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley (memorandum to the Board)Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; State levelStateMar. 5, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Schools and child careOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-070MBTA Spring 2021 Commuter Rail schedules (direction set Feb. 22, 2021; schedules effective Apr. 5, 2021)MBTA Sets Direction for Spring 2021 Commuter Rail SchedulesMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Commuter Rail)StateFeb. 22, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Travel and quarantineOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-071MBTA notice of Apr. 30, 2021: face coverings continue to be required on MBTA vehicles, stations and platforms for all riders including the fully vaccinated; State civil fines end Apr. 30, 2021, denial of boarding and removal continueReminder: Face Coverings Continue To Be Required on MBTA Vehicles, Stations and PlatformsMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityStateApr. 30, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-072MBTA notice of May 14, 2021: face coverings required on vehicles, in stations and facilities, on platforms and at bus stops for all riders regardless of vaccination statusReminder: Face Coverings Are Required on MBTA Vehicles, Stations and PlatformsMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityStateMay 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-068603 CMR 27.00, Student Learning Time, as most recently amended May 25, 2021 (current official text, including 27.08 as amended March 5 and May 25, 2021)603 CMR 27.08 as amended: Commissioner's authority to require in-person instruction and to determine that hybrid and remote models no longer…Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary EducationMassachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and Commissioner; State levelStateMay 25, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-028Governor's Declaration Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 17, Section 2A (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-049; cross-reference, not re-saved)Declaration that an emergency exists that is detrimental to the public health in the Commonwealth (the 'modified public health emergency')Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. MA-049Governor's Declaration Pursuant to General Laws Chapter 17, Section 2A (the 'modified public health emergency')Declaration that an emergency exists that is detrimental to the public health in the CommonwealthGovernor Charles D. BakerMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-029Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain Settings (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-050; cross-reference, not re-saved)DPH face-covering order for health care facilities and board-licensed practice locations, congregate care, shelters, houses of correction…Commissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council and the GovernorMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MA-050Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain SettingsOrder Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain SettingsCommissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council and the GovernorMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-009Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2021, An Act providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 emergency paid sick leaveCOVID-19 Massachusetts emergency paid sick leave: every employer shall provide up to 40 hours of paid leave for COVID-19 illness…Massachusetts General Court; approved by Governor Baker May 28, 2021Massachusetts; General Court (program administered by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance; Department of Family and Medical Leave)StateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-031Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2021, s. 10 (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-009; cross-reference, not re-saved); Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2021 (extension; Ex. AGY-ST-LABOR-WORKPLACE-042)An Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick LeaveGeneral Court; approved by the Governor (emergency law)MassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-030COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (June 14, 2021) (library exhibit MA-054; cross-reference, not re-saved)Reissuance of fourteen public health emergency orders under the May 28, 2021 declaration (EMS continuity; long-term care control; face…Commissioner of Public Health, with the authorization of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the approval of the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MA-054COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (Reissuance of Certain Public Health Orders)Reissuance of Certain Public Health OrdersCommissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-040Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021An Act relative to extending certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the state of emergencyMassachusetts General Court; approved by Governor Charles D. BakerMassachusetts (General Court)StateJune 16, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MA-053Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021An Act Relative to Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of EmergencyGeneral Court (Legislature); approved by the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 16, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersAlcohol and barsCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read

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